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New York (State). Governor (2007-2008 : Spitzer)

 

 

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Eliot Spitzer's gubernatorial platform promised change. In his brief tenure as governor, Spitzer sought to reform the operations of state government, stimulate the upstate economy, and curb the influence of special interests. Records consist primarily of incoming correspondence from constituents, public .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Governor (1933-1942 : Lehman)

 

 

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This series consists of invitations to Governor Herbert Lehman to attend various public and private functions and the governor's replies, usually expressing his regrets at being unable to accept the invitation. The series also includes Governor Lehman's daily appointment calendars for 1933, 1934, and .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Governor (1959-1973 : Rockefeller)

 

 

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The central subject and correspondence files of Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller relate to such issues as the Vietnam War; civil defense during the Cold War; the Attica Correctional Facility inmate uprising; race relations and civil unrest; inflation; public housing; and the construction of the South .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Governor (1859-1862 : Morgan)

 

 

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This series consists of two registers of incoming correspondence and an index to the registers. Most of the correspondence was addressed to the governor. The letters were either answered by the governor or referred to other agencies of officials for response. The registers provide the following for .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Governor (1955-1958 : Harriman)

 

 

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This subject listing was created to index accretion 13682-96, New York State Governor W. Averell Harriman Central Subject and Correspondence Files..........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Executive Assistant to the Governor

 

 

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This series consists of correspondence files of Governor W. Averell Harriman's Executive Assistant Charles Van Devander, who served as Harriman's chief liaison with the press. The series includes both incoming and outgoing personal and official correspondence..........

 

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New York State Archives

 

 

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Staff of the Governor's office maintained this index to facilitate access to governors' correspondence files. The series indexes portions of three series: 1) Appointment Correspondence Files (series A0612), indexing files from 1907-1928; 2) Central Subject and Correspondence Files (series 13682), indexing .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Governor (1973-1974 : Wilson)

 

 

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The central subject and correspondence files of Governor Malcolm Wilson relate to issues such as the aftermath of the Watergate scandal; race relations; abortion legislation; drug addiction and prevention; capital punishment; the energy crisis; labor relations and strikes; conflict in the Middle East; .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Governor

 

 

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This series documents the governor's power to appoint or nominate for appointment certain officials, as authorized by the State Constitution and numerous legislative acts. The correspondence consists mainly of letters from persons requesting appointment; letters and petitions recommending persons for .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Governor (1801-1804 : Clinton)

 

 

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This volume contains official correspondence between Governor Clinton and the State Legislature, as well as gubernatorial proclamations and annual messages. Governor Clinton apparently used this book to record his official gubernatorial correspondence concerning legislative and judicial matters; the .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Governor (1943-1954 : Dewey)

 

 

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This photocopy of the "Register of the Thomas E. Dewey Papers, 1902-1971" compiled by John L. Figel, indexes the Central Subject and Correspondence files of Governor Dewey found in accretions 13682-55 and 13682-55A..........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Governor (2007-2008 : Spitzer)

 

 

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This index contains spreadsheets created to track incoming correspondence during the administration of Governor Eliot Spitzer. The index includes correspondent name and contact information; date of correspondence; person to whom the correspondence is addressed; subject; notation whether the correspondence .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Governor (1907-1910 : Hughes)

 

 

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Charles Evans Hughes was elected to two terms as governor before resigning the office to accept a nomination to the United States Supreme Court. As governor, he advocated progressive legislation, environmental conservation, and administrative reform. Among his accomplishments were securing passage of .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Governor (1807-1817 : Tompkins)

 

 

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This series contains mostly correspondence but also some accounts, essays, and related records documenting Daniel Tompkins' public and private life from his college years through his term as vice president. Included are letters from Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, Martin Van Buren, DeWitt Clinton, and .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Governor (1777-1795 : Clinton)

 

 

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This series reflects George Clinton's political, business, and personal life particularly during the Revolutionary War and early statehood period. Subjects include management of military troops; military engagements, fortifications, and maneuvers; handling of loyalists, spies, traitors, deserters, and .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

 

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This series consists of copies of correspondence from the Governor's Central Subject and Correspondence Files (series 13682) filed alphabetically by name. Name files serve as a name index to the Subject and Correspondence Files; name files contain cross-references, either on the documents themselves .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Governor. Secretary to the Governor

 

 

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This series contains letters received, copies of letters sent, and a few enclosures and memoranda relating to official and personal matters. It also contains copies of memoranda primarily sent to Governor W. Averell Harriman and Counsel Daniel Gutman. The memoranda to the Counsel are mainly concerned .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Governor (1955-1958 : Harriman)

 

 

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The central subject and correspondence files of Governor W. Averell Harriman pertain to appointments of judges and members of government commissions; civil service; housing; rapid transit; Thruway Authority; commerce; conservation; flood control; education; fiscal revenues; harness racing, labor; legislation; .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Governor (1955-1958 : Harriman)

 

 

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The central subject and correspondence files of Governor W. Averell Harriman pertain to appointments of judges and members of government commissions; civil service; housing; rapid transit; Thruway Authority; commerce; conservation; flood control; education; fiscal revenues; harness racing, labor; legislation; .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

 

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This series documents W. Averell Harriman's business and political endeavors between 1950 and 1954 leading up to his candidacy for governor of New York State. Records include articles, speeches, correspondence, reports, and campaign material..........

 

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New York State Archives